PANASONIC DMC-TZ25EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ25

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Before use

Before use ..............................................5

Standard Accessories ........................... 7

Names and Functions of Main Parts ....8

Cursor button ................................................9

Preparations

Charging battery .................................. 10

Inserting the battery ....................................11

Charging the battery ....................................12

Remaining battery ....................................... 13

Guidelines for number of recordable

pictures and operating time .........................14

Inserting and removing the card

(optional) .............................................. 15

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ........................16

Memory capacity .........................................17

Recording capacity guidelines

(pictures/recording time) .............................17

Setting the clock .................................. 18

To change time setting ................................19

Basics

Sequence of operations ...................... 20

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode ............................. 22

How to adjust focus ............................23

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................24

About flash ..................................................24

Automatic Scene Detection .........................25

About the Happy colour setting ................... 25

[Motion Deblur] ............................................25

[iHandheld Nite Shot] ..................................26

[iHDR] ..........................................................26

AF Tracking .................................................27

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions .............. 27

Taking motion pictures ....................... 28

Recording still pictures while a motion

picture is being recorded .............................31

Viewing your pictures

[Normal Play] .......................................32

Viewing motion pictures ..............................33

Capturing still pictures from

motion pictures ............................................34

Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” ...35 Viewing pictures by their recording date

“Calendar Playback” ....................................36

Deleting pictures .................................37

To delete multiple (up to 100)/

To delete all pictures ...................................38

Setting the menu .................................39

Menu type ...................................................40

Using Quick menu .......................................41

Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 42

[Clock Set] ...................................................42

[World Time] ................................................42

[Travel Date] ................................................42

[Beep] ..........................................................42

[Volume] ......................................................43

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................43

[LCD Display] ..............................................43

[LCD Mode] .................................................43

[Guide Line] .................................................44

[Histogram] ..................................................44

[Video Rec Area] ......................................... 44

[Zoom Resume] ...........................................44

[Economy] ...................................................45

[Auto Review] ..............................................45

[No.Reset] ...................................................46

[Reset] .........................................................46

[USB Mode] .................................................46

[Output] .......................................................47

[VIERA Link] ................................................47

[3D Playback] ..............................................47

[Rotate Disp.] ..............................................48

[Version Disp.] .............................................48

[Format] .......................................................48

[Language] ..................................................49

[Demo Mode] ...............................................49

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Contents

Application (Record)

Using Zoom .......................................... 50

Zoom types and use ....................................51

Taking pictures with flash ................... 52

Taking close-up pictures .................... 54

[Macro Zoom] ..............................................54

Focus range ................................................55

Taking pictures with self-timer ........... 56

Taking pictures with Exposure

Compensation ...................................... 57

Recording while exposure is changed

automatically ([Auto Bracket]) .....................58

Determine aperture and shutter speed

and record ........................................... 59

[Aperture-Priority] Mode ..............................59

[Shutter-Priority] Mode ................................59

[Manual Exposure] Mode ............................60

Taking Pictures with different picture effects

[Creative Control] mode ...................... 61

Taking pictures according to the scene

[Scene Mode] ....................................... 63

[Portrait] .......................................................64

[Soft Skin] ....................................................64

[Scenery] .....................................................64

[Panorama Shot] .........................................64

[Sports] ........................................................66

[Night Portrait] .............................................66

[Night Scenery] ............................................66

[Handheld Night Shot] ................................. 66

[HDR] ..........................................................67

[Food] ..........................................................67

[Baby] ..........................................................67

[Pet] .............................................................67

[Sunset] ....................................................... 68

[High Sens.] .................................................68

[Glass Through] ...........................................68

[Underwater] ................................................68

Taking 3D pictures

[3D Photo Mode] .................................. 69

record [Custom] Mode ....................... 70

[Cust.Set Mem.] ..........................................70

[Custom] ......................................................71

Burst function ...................................... 72

Recording with the Face Recognition

function [Face Recog.] ....................... 74

Registering face pictures ............................75

Editing or deleting information about

registered persons .....................................76

Useful features for travel .................... 77

[Travel Date] ................................................77

[World Time] ...............................................78

Entering Text ........................................79

Using the [Rec] menu ..........................80

[Aspect Ratio] ..............................................80

[Picture Size] ...............................................80

[Quality] .......................................................81

[Sensitivity] ..................................................81

[White Balance] ........................................... 82

[AF Mode] ....................................................84

[Quick AF] ....................................................85

[Face Recog.] ..............................................86

[Metering Mode] ..........................................86

[i.Exposure] .................................................86

[Min. Shtr Speed] ........................................87

[i.Resolution] ...............................................87

[Digital Zoom] ..............................................88

[Burst] ..........................................................88

[Color Mode] ................................................88

[AF Assist Lamp] .........................................88

[Red-Eye Removal] .....................................89

[Stabilizer] ...................................................89

[Date Stamp] ...............................................90

[Clock Set] ...................................................90

Using the [Motion Picture] menu ....... 91

[Rec Mode] ..................................................91

[Rec Quality] ................................................92

[Continuous AF] ...........................................93

[Wind Cut] ...................................................93

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Contents

Application (View)

Playing back still pictures recorded

using the burst function .....................94

Different playback methods

[Playback Mode] .................................. 95

[2D/3D Settings] .......................................... 95

[Slide Show] ................................................95

[Filtering Play] .............................................97

[Calendar] ....................................................97

Retouching pictures ............................ 98

[Auto Retouch] ............................................98

[Creative Retouch] ......................................99

Using the [Playback] menu............... 100

[Upload Set] ..............................................100

[Title Edit] ..................................................101

[Text Stamp] ..............................................102

[Video Divide] ............................................103

[Resize] .....................................................104

[Cropping] ..................................................105

[Favorite] ...................................................106

[Print Set] ..................................................107

[Protect] .....................................................108

[Face Rec Edit] ..........................................108

[Copy] ........................................................109

Connecting with other devices

Viewing on TV screen ....................... 110

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) ..... 112

Viewing 3D still pictures ............................ 114

Keep the recorded still pictures and

motion pictures .................................. 116

Copy by inserting the SD card into the

recorder ..................................................... 116

Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables

(optional) ................................................... 116

Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to your

computer .................................................. 117

Using with your PC ............................ 118

Copying still pictures and motion pictures Uploading pictures to image-sharing

websites ....................................................121

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Printing ............................................... 122

Printing multiple pictures ...........................123

Making print settings on the camera .........124

Print with date and text ..............................125

Others

List of LCD monitor displays ............ 126

Message displays .............................. 128

Q&A Troubleshooting ...................... 130

Usage cautions and notes ................ 137

Recording mode icons

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Recording mode:

Available recording modes Unavailable recording modes

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Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.

• Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface

• Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag

• Adding accessories to the camera strap

• Pushing with excessive force on the lens or LCD monitor

The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera.

Avoid using the camera under the following conditions,

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which present a risk that sand, water, or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or openings around buttons. Be especially careful, because these conditions may damage the camera and such damage may not be repairable.

• In extremely dusty or sandy places

• In the rain or by the shore, where the camera may be exposed to water

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Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to

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sudden changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera. If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait

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about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, fogginess will clear naturally.

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Before use

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Always take a test shot first

Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly.

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No compensation for missed shots

We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Unauthorised use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law. Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use.

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Also refer to “Usage cautions and notes” (→137)

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the

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camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

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SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card

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in the text. Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

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Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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Optional accessories

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. (→16)

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

Mode dial

Use this to select the recording mode.

Flash (→52)

Self-timer indicator (→56) / AF Assist Lamp

Lens barrel

Lens

(→88)

Speaker

(→43)

Microphone (→21)

Zoom lever

Operate this when zooming in on a distant subject to record it larger.

Motion picture button

Record motion pictures.

Camera ON/OFF switch

Use this to turn the camera’s power on and off.

Shutter button

Use this to focus and record still pictures.

Tripod receptacle (→139)

Card/Battery door

Release lever (→11, 15)

The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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(→11, 15)

Cursor button

LCD monitor

(→43, 126)

Charging lamp

[DISP.] button

Use this to change display.

Names and Functions of Main Parts

REC/PLAY switch (→18)

Use this to select the recording mode or playback mode.

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

[EXPOSURE] button

Operate this when setting the shutter speed or aperture value. (Only in the

mode)

HDMI socket

(→110)

[AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket

(→12, 110, 119, 122)

[Q.MENU] / [ / ] button

In the recording mode: Quick menu is displayed. In the playback mode: Pictures are deleted. During menu operations: The previous screen is

restored.

[MENU/SET]

• Use this to display the menus,

enter the settings, etc.

Left cursor button ( )

• Self-timer

Down cursor button ( )

• Macro Mode etc.

In this manual, the button that is used is indicated by .

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The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Up cursor button ( )

• Exposure Compensation, Auto Bracket etc.

Right cursor button ( )

• Flash

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Charging battery

Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)

• Charge the battery while it is in the camera.

Camera status Charge

Turn off (also in [Sleep Mode] (→45))

Turn on

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During playback only, the camera operates using power supplied from the electrical outlet via the USB connection cable (supplied). (The battery is not charged.)

When the battery does not have sufficient remaining power, charging may be done

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regardless of the camera ON/OFF switch setting. If the battery is not inserted, neither charging nor power supplying is made.

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About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

• Always use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable

(supplied), and battery for this camera.

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Inserting the battery

To charge the battery, insert it into the camera.

• Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert the battery all the way

• Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation.

• Insert all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that the lever is hooked over the battery.

Close the card/battery door

• Slide to the [LOCK] position.

Charging battery

Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Lever

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To remove battery

Move the lever in the card/battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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Remove battery from camera after use.

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• Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing the battery.

To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the LCD monitor

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goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

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Charging battery

Charging the battery

We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature).

Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Charging lamp

AC adaptor (supplied)

Align the marks ( to ) and insert the plug.

USB connection cable (supplied)

• Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the pins could become deformed and cause faulty operation.)

Computer

Getting ready: Turn on the computer.

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Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied), and plug the AC adaptor (supplied) into the electrical outlet.

• Be sure to only use the AC adaptor indoors.

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Charging the battery through the computer

Connect a computer to the camera using the USB connection cable (supplied).

It may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on the

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computer specifications. If the computer enters hibernation mode during charging, charging may be stopped.

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If a notebook computer that is not connected to an electrical outlet is connected to

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the camera, the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted. Do not leave the camera and notebook connected for a long period of time. Always connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector on your computer.

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Do not connect the USB connection cable to the USB connector of the monitor, keyboard, printer, or USB hub.

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Charging battery

Remaining battery (only when using battery)

(flashes red)

If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.

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Charging lamp indications

On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging is stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical

outlet or your computer.)

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Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 260 min

• The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in the case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.

• The time required for charging through the computer varies depending on the specifications of the computer.

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Doing so may

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cause malfunction of the camera. Do not use a USB extension cable.

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The AC adaptor (supplied) and the USB connection cable (supplied) are dedicated

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accessories of this camera. Do not use it for other devices. If there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet (i.e. power failure), charging may

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not complete properly. Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect it to the camera. If the charging lamp does not light or flashes even when the camera is properly

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connected to the AC adaptor (supplied) or your computer, charging has been put in pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging and it is not a malfunction. Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself).

Remaining battery

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Charging battery

Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time

The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.

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Recording still pictures

Number of recordable pictures Approx. 260 pictures

Recording time Approx. 130 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

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• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• [Program AE] Mode

• Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabiliser function is set to [ON].)

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases.

Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute intervals under the above conditions).

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Recording motion pictures

[Rec Quality]

Available recording time

Actual available recording time

Recording conditions

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• Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH

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Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion

picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. (In this case, you can continuously record a motion picture in [FHD] for up to approx. 24 minutes 43 seconds.)

• Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

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The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on and off, starting and

stopping recording and using zoom.

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Viewing pictures

Playback time Approx. 210 min

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[AVCHD] ([FSH]) [MP4] ([FHD])

Approx. 85 min Approx. 85 min

Approx. 40 min Approx. 40 min

By CIPA standard

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

• Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Slide to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Insert the card all the way

• Check orientation: terminals face LCD

• Push in until it clicks.

Release lever

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Close the card/battery door

• Slide to the [LOCK] position.

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To remove card

Press the centre of the card

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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To remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the

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LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)

Do not touch terminal

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Picture save destination (cards and built-in memory)

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Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB)

Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→109)

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The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a

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card.

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Compatible memory cards (optional)

The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)

Type of Card Capacity Notes

SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB

SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB

SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB

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SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by

checking the card label or other card related materials.

(Example)

Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been

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formatted with a computer or another device. (→48) If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used

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to record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted. It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your

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computer (as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be damaged). Latest information:

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http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

• Using a card of SD speed “Class 4” recommended for recording motion pictures.

• Can be used with devices compatible with the respective formats.

• Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported.

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or above is

Switch

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Inserting and removing the card (optional)

Memory capacity

Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP.] button to switch display)

Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory)

When in operation

While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card or AC adaptor (supplied) (as this could cause data loss or damage). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. Should any of these cause camera operation to be terminated, attempt to perform the operation again.

Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time)

The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card).

If you make Web upload settings, the recording picture capacity and the recording time capacity of

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the card may be reduced. (→100)

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Recording picture capacity (still pictures)

[Picture Size] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

12M 15 380 6260 12670

5M 25 650 10620 21490

0.3M 400 10050 162960 247150

• When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99,999, “+99999” is displayed.

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Recording time capacity (motion pictures) When the [AVCHD] recording mode is used

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

FSH / SH – 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s

When the [MP4] recording mode is used

[Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB

FHD – 12m21s 3h23m17s 6h51m17s

HD – 23m36s 6h28m06s 13h05m11s

VGA 1m50s 51m57s 14h14m08s 28h48m04s

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. (In this case, you can continuously record a motion picture in [FHD] for up to approx. 24 minutes 43 seconds.)

Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.

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([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.)

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Set REC/PLAY switch to

REC/PLAY switch

before turning on the power.

Turn on the power

The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step .

Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed

Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]

• The [Please set the clock] message appears. (This message does not appear in playback mode.)

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set

• To cancel → Press [ / ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

Press [MENU/SET]

• To return to the previous screen, press [ / ] button.

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Setting the clock

To change time setting

When resetting date and time, select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu.

• Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand.

Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu (→39)

Set the date and time (Perform steps - . (→18))

If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio

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to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp]. If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on

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the screen of the camera.

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Sequence of operations

Turn on the power

Set to

Set to the desired recording mode

Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use.

[Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→24)

[Program AE] Mode

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

[Manual Exposure] Mode

[Custom] Mode

[3D Photo Mode] Record 3D still pictures. (→69)

[Scene Mode] Take pictures according to scene. (→63)

[Creative Control] Mode

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Record pictures with your own settings. (→22)

Determine aperture, then record pictures. (→59)

Determine shutter speed, then record pictures. (→59)

Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures. (→60)

Record pictures using pre-registered settings. (→70)

Take pictures while confirming the picture effect. (→61)

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Aim the camera and shoot

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Taking still pictures

Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press and hold the shutter button to take the picture

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Recording motion pictures

Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to finish recording

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Holding the camera

AF Assist Lamp

Hand strap

We recommend using the supplied hand strap to avoid dropping the camera.

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Flash

Set to

Sequence of operations

Motion picture

button

Microphone

Shutter button

• To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.

• Do not touch the lens.

• Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.

• Do not block the flash or the lamp. Do not look at it from close range.

• Make sure that the camera does not move at the moment the shutter button is pressed.

View pictures (→32)

Turn off the power

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• Press

• Press to play back motion pictures

to select a picture

or panorama pictures

Taking pictures with your own settings

[Program AE] Mode

Recording mode:

Using the [Rec] menu to change settings and set up your own recording environment.

• Slide the REC/PLAY switch to

Set to ([Program AE] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

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Changing recording information display

Each time you press the [DISP.] button, the display will be switched as follows.

• Recording information, Number of recordable pictures

• Recording information, Available recording time

• No display

• Guidelines (Used as a reference for composition of your picture, such as the total balance, when taking pictures)

If a warning is displayed about jitter, use [Stabilizer], a

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tripod, or [Selftimer]. If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do

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not have appropriate exposure. You should either use the flash, change [Sensitivity] settings or set [Min. Shtr Speed] to a slower speed.

Aperture value Shutter speed

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Jitter alert display

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How to adjust focus

Useful when subject is not in centre of picture.

First adjust focus according to subject

Align the AF area

with the subject

Hold down halfway

Return to desired composition

Press fully

AF area

Focus display

( When focus is aligned: illuminated

When focus is not aligned: flashing)

AF area

( When focus is aligned: green

When focus is not aligned: red)

Subjects/environments which may

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make focusing difficult:

• Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no colour contrast.

• Taking pictures through glass or near objects emitting light. In dark, or with significant jitter.

• When too close to object or when taking pictures of both distant and close objects together in the same picture.

The focus display flashes and beep sounds when focus is not

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aligned. Use the focus range displayed in red as a reference. Even if the focus display is lit, the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range. The AF area display may be larger depending on recording

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Focus display

Focus range

Taking pictures with automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Recording mode:

Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually.

• Slide the REC/PLAY switch to

Set to ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Take a picture

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

About flash

Press to select or .

When is selected, the optimum flash is selected automatically depending on

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conditions. (→52) When or is selected, the red-eye reduction function is activated.

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When or is selected, the shutter speed is reduced.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

Automatic Scene Detection

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings automatically.

The icon of scene detected

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When babies (under 3 years) that are registered with the Face Recognition function are recognised

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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.

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When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is [ON]

Depending on recording conditions, different scene types may be determined for the

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same subject. If desired scene type is not selected, we recommend manually selecting the appropriate

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recording mode. When , or is detected, Face Detection is activated, and the focus and

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exposure are adjusted for the recognised faces. About Backlight Compensation

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Backlight is a condition where a light shines from behind a subject. When there is a backlight, a subject appears darker and the camera automatically corrects the exposure by increasing the brightness of an entire image. When the camera detects backlight, is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Recognises people Recognises babies Recognises landscapes Recognises night scenes and people in them (Only when Recognises night scenes Recognises night scenes without a tripod. Recognises close-ups Recognises sunsets Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when scene does not correspond to any of the above.

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is selected)

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About the Happy colour setting

When [Color Mode] (→88) is set to [Happy], pictures are recorded with vivid colouring.

[Motion Deblur]

The camera automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimise the blur of the subject.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Motion Deblur] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]

When [Motion Deblur] is set to [ON], appears on the screen.

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The subject may be recorded in a picture size smaller than the number of pixels that

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

[iHandheld Nite Shot]

If a night scene is detected automatically while the camera is handheld, the camera can record the still picture with less jitter and less noise by combining a burst of pictures.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [iHandheld Nite Shot] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]

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Recording

Press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fully

When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other means, [iHandheld Nite Shot]

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will not be identified.

[iHDR]

When [iHDR] is set to [ON], the camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation.

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Settings

Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [iHDR] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]

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Recording

Press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button fully

This function is automatically activated only when ∗ is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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This icon is displayed when the camera detects a backlight.

The camera does not combine pictures in the following cases:

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• When the zoom ratio exceeds 16 times

• [Burst] mode

Even if [iHDR] is set to [OFF], Backlight Compensation is automatically activated

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when the camera detects a backlight and the camera takes a picture by increasing the brightness of the entire image. A subject that was in motion when it was recorded may be recorded as an afterimage.

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

AF Tracking

This function enables the camera to continue to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving.

Press to set [AF Mode] to AF Tracking

• To cancel AF Tracking → Press again.

Align the AF Tracking frame with the subject, and then press

to lock

• To cancel AF Lock → Press .

AF Tracking frame AF Lock successful: Yellow AF Lock failed: Red

The optimal scene for the AF locked subject is automatically identified.

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Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking.

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Under certain recording conditions, such as when the subject is small or when it is dark,

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[AF Tracking] may not operate correctly.

[Intelligent Auto] Mode restrictions

Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set. The settings selected in the [Program AE] or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the [Setup] menu that are not displayed.

The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes:

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[Picture Size], [Burst] and [Color Mode] on the [Rec] menu, [Beep] on the [Setup] menu The settings for the following functions are fixed:

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• [Auto Review]: [2SEC]

• [Guide Line]:

• [Quality]: [Fine]

• [Stabilizer]: [ON]

• [AF Assist Lamp]: [ON]

• [Metering Mode]: [Multi Metering]

• [i.Resolution]: [i.ZOOM]

• [Continuous AF]: [ON]

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(23-area-focusing) when face cannot be recognised

The following functions cannot be used:

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[Histogram], [Exposure], [Auto Bracket], [WB Adjust.], [Digital Zoom], [Min. Shtr Speed]

• [Sleep Mode]: [5MIN.]

• [White Balance]: [AWB]

• [Sensitivity]:

• [AF Mode]: [Face Detection]

• [Quick AF]: [ON]

• [i.Exposure]: [STANDARD]

• [Red-Eye Removal]: [ON]

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Taking motion pictures

Recording mode:

You can record motion pictures with audio (monaural).

• Slide the REC/PLAY switch to

Press the motion picture button to start recording

[Rec Mode] (→91) / [Rec Quality] (→92)

Elapsed recording time Remaining recording

Immediately release the motion picture

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button after pressing it. You can also use zoom while recording

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motion pictures.

• The zoom speed will be slower than normal.

• When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus.

Still pictures can be taken during motion

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picture recording. (→31)

time (approx.)

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

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Taking motion pictures

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About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading videos to the Internet.

• You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in [MP4] using the [VGA] setting.

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About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.

• For details on MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)

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Taking motion pictures

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Recording motion pictures in

Records a motion picture at your preferred settings.

• Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set.

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Recording motion pictures in

The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings.

When scene does not

correspond to any on the right.

• In mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected.

• will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes.

• If the camera does not select your desired Scene Mode, choosing an appropriate mode manually is recommended.

• The following menu options in the [Motion Picture] menu can be set:

• [Rec Mode] • [Rec Quality]

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Motion picture recording in other recording modes

For details, refer to the pages relating to the respective recording modes. (However, a motion picture cannot be recorded in [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode.)

The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.

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If data is repeatedly recorded and deleted, the total available recording time on the SD

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card may be reduced. To restore the original capacity, use the camera to format the SD card. Be sure to save all important data to your computer or other media before formatting, as all data saved to the card will be erased. The Optical Image Stabiliser functions regardless of the settings before a motion picture

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is recorded. The following functions are not available:

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AF tracking, Extra Optical Zoom, flash, [Face Recog.], [Rotate Disp.] for pictures taken vertically. For certain memory cards, recording may end while in progress.

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The screen can become narrower in motion pictures compared to still pictures. Also, if

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the Aspect Ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view will change when starting to record a motion picture. The recordable area is displayed by setting [Video Rec Area] (→44) to [ON]. If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using [Miniature Effect]

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of the [Creative Control] Mode, the camera may go on recording for a certain period. Please continue to hold the camera until the recording finishes. If Extra Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, these

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settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be larger. Depending on the environment when recording motion pictures, the screen may

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turn black for an instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity, electromagnetic waves, etc. Use a sufficiently charged battery.

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